List of New York State Historic Markers in Genesee County, New York

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This is a complete list of New York State Historic Markers in Genesee County, New York.[1]

Listings county-wide[edit]

Marker name[1] Image Date designated Location City or Town Marker text
1 Fork of Great Central Trail On Meadville R. at Tonawanda Creek. Alabama, New York Dating from 16th century, SW branch to Buffalo, NW branch to Lewiston. Dedicated Sept. 7, 1931.
2 Homestead of Ely Parker On Ledge Rd. about 2 miles southwest of Basom. Alabama, New York Secretary to General Grant, born in 1828, died in 1895. Sachem of the Wolf Clan, Seneca title Do-ne-ho-ga-wa.
3 Seat of Holland Land Office On NYS 5 in City of Batavia. Batavia, New York This city was founded in 1801 by Joseph Ellicott, Local agent of Holland Land Company.
4 Ganson Tavern On NYS 5 at Leroy Village line. Leroy, New York First settlement between Genesee River and Buffalo. Tavern conducted by Charles Wilbur 1793, Capt. John Ganson 1797.
5 Leroy House On NYS 5 in Village of Leroy. Leroy, New York Built before 1812 as a land office for the triangle tract. Deeded to Union Free School District, 1911.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "New York State Historic Markers". New York State Historic Markers. New York Museum. 2009-05-05. Archived from the original on 2013-03-24.